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Endoscopic excision of os trigonum in posterior ankle impingement reduces complications
January 2018
Endoscopic excision of os trigonum in posterior ankle impingement reduces complications
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:2
Endoscopic Versus Open Excision of Os Trigonum for the Treatment of Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome in an Athletic Population: A Randomized Controlled Study With 5-Year Follow-up
Am J Sports Med. 2017 May;45(6):1388-1394Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
52 patients with posterior ankle impingement due to an os trigonum were randomized to either endoscopic or open surgery for excision of the os trigonum. Groups were compared for the incidence of postoperative complications, time to return to training, and time to return to sport. Secondary outcomes also included patient-reported measures of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle hindfoot score fo...
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